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Time tohalt, pauseandaddress my own combinationcanbea The “joy breaker.” stands forhungry, angry, lonely andtired. responsible formy joy. Ihave toown that. friends, my husband, my children are not ing themaccountable formy joy. My over andtrust. myself thatisnotmy job. Ihave it toturn kind offolkscanbesodraining. in need, but toomuch timewiththewrong people. There’s atimetoreach outtoothers time around negative, depressed orangry tion tooverload withinformation, orspend Itseemstobeaconstanttempta- spirit. productive andyieldstodiscouragement. creeps inandgives way tofear. It’s soun- wouldas.” my joy. ofallthe Thoughts “shoulda, coulda, Regrets tostealaway oftencomeandtry gone; Iletitdie. Today isnew andsoamI.” Breakers.” that donot. Icallthem “Joy Makers andJoy joying thingsthatbring andthosethings specific influencers ofjoy. Iamrecogniz- around me. peace even when allhellisbreaking loose want thatcalmassurance andsettled-down in pursuit ofadeepersensejoy in2016. I every situation.” choicetopraiseand thedetermined Godin ultimately everything isgoingtobealright, details ofmy life, thequietconfidencethat assurance thatGodisincontrol ofallthe joydescribes likethis: “Joy isthesettled piness Isn’t Enough” by Kay Warren, she Serving others. Doingsomethingfor • Serving tobecontent. • Learning Joy Makers: • Lack ofrest. • Holdingothershostage, mak- tofixothers. Ihave• Trying toremind • Feeding thewrongthings intomy • Frettingover thefuture. Worry • Joy Breakers: In my quest, Ihave identified some I shared inthelasteditionofSaltthatIam I likethat. In herbook, “Choose Joy: BecauseHap- Agonizing over thepast.“Yesterday’s acronymThe HALT Notcompla- what you brings joy. life. Findahobby. Spendsome timedoing rest andrecreation intotheroutine ofmy Take timetoinjectsomefun, entertainment, physical, andmentalneeds. spiritual ways tokeepthefocusonjoy. thataddressesof art joy, theseare good note, article, aninspiring oraframed piece verses orsayings. Whether it’s asticky way andgetonwiththeday. that ismostdreaded first. Getitoutofthe order thatcalmsmeandfuels my joy. care ofme. There issomethingabout whether it’s work, family ortaking challengingtome). (particularly leaders orcounselors. Letgoofcontrol care ofadebtthey can’t pay. it’s justaword ofencouragement ortaking • Spendtimewith otherjoy makers. • Take time totake careofmy own • Physical remindersofquotes, • Quitprocrastinating. Tackle thetask my• Prioritize responsibilities, • Askforhelp. Enlisttheaidoffriends, ketchup 2 tablespoonsbarbecuesauceor 1 teaspoonsalt 1 teaspoongarlic 1 large onion, diced 1 cancream ofmushroom soup 1 egg 1 cupoatmeal(old-fashioned) 2 poundsground beef Ingredients: PAM’S MEATLOAF please passthesalt! … andIchoosejoy. of thebestpossibleoutcome. It’s achoice thing isgoingtobeOK. It’s theexpectation It isthatsettled-down assurance thatevery- throes ofsorrow, even inthemidstofchaos. pain. Joy exists inthemidstofpain, inthe and onetofreeze. day. Iusually maketwo loaves, onetoeat leftover tomake into asandwich thenext especially incoolerweather. It’s alsogood foods thatseemstobeawelcome entrée, recipe formeatloaf, oneofthosecomfort spending timeinthekitchen. Above ismy have sealedthepanwithfreezer wrap. bake it. Justpopitinthefreezer afteryou minutes. sometimes ketchup. Bakeforabout45 I liketoputbarbecuesauceontopor into two loaves, andplaceinloafpans. barbecue sauce, inalarge bowl, shape I hopeyou do, too, anddon’t forget to Lastly, joy doesn’t meantheabsenceof mejoySomething elsethatbrings is If you freeze oneloaf, you donothave to Combine alltheingredients, except Preheat oven to350F. Directions: [email protected] Pamela Stricker Publisher Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 | 7 LORA ABERNATHY is the editor of Salt Lora in southern She lives magazine. Gary, Ohio with her husband, Lab named is mom to a yellow and competes and trains Boris, Reach her at in triathlons. or [email protected] @abernathylora. on Twitter I frequently take clothes and furniture to take clothes and furniture I frequently she has of what like to hear more But I’d other what instead of reading Though, Times article about her book, “Kondo’s de- “Kondo’s Times article book, about her and can be unique, cluttering theories are every- Discard basic tenets: to two reduced after thanking joy,’ ‘spark thing that does not getting the heave-ho the objects that are organizing and do not buy for their service; the has all already home equipment — your need.” you storage a and clutter isn’t the consignment store, for more bookcases are My new problem. nition than stor- and room-defi decoration is the bonus. that storage simply it’s age; dig the concept. because I really to say, Post Washington to a January According a second book just released Kondo article, Master An Illustrated Joy: “Spark titled, Tidy- and ArtClass on the of Organizing detail she goes into more wherein ing Up,” to organize. about how I sup- written about her books, people have just the have I them. pose I should go buy “the library.” place for them … in But then we saw THE bookcase set, and THE bookcase set, saw But then we putting everything so hard Gary worked several our books from I then moved to see the forest hard it’s Sometimes, harsh After being subject to winter’s about that a book I just heard There’s York New to an October 2014 According Even better, we said to each other, our eyes our eyes said to each other, we better, Even thought about our room lighting up as we “library-esque.” more being even had the opportunity to go we realized we within and stay big with our dream really This set had four bookcases, our budget. a corner, around “wrap” with the ability to With our tall close to 8 feet high. and were be perfect. it would ceilings, gigantic, These cases were black together. Sur- in one corner. t perfectly stunning and fi seemed bigger. room our tiny prisingly, as Gary “the library,” spots in the house to and I call it sometimes using a haughty, cially offi that we’re English accent now and began styling. fancy people, had to clear out the big, We for the trees. to get a true ap- table in the room unused for its potential. preciation and letting months, elements for so many our outlook on the renew warmth the sun’s no better time than there’s coming year, need in truly we what spring to re-examine our home. called, It’s that purpose. could help awaken Up: Tidying “The Life-Changing Magic of ArtThe Japanese of Decluttering and Orga- and it has report- Marie Kondo, by nizing,” revolution. an organizing sparked edly Notes

Like many people, there is a room in our is a room there people, Like many be- room,” “whatever called it the We’ve a dining after moving In December, and a missing something, it was However, Gary suggested adding a bookcase to ashes, one shelf with Bela’s can have “We tears. my I said through “I like it,” Bela, Dane, Great Our near-12-year-old later, days shopping a few went When we realized we got inside the store, Once we house that has always been diffi cult for us been diffi house that has always it believe we but quite small, It’s ne. to defi be- been the master bedroom have must closet and the bathroom cause of its large used it never We’ve connected. it’s to which for that. to four purposes three cause it has served we’ve during the eight years simultaneously there. lived desk as Gary’s table out that served room used — bringing in two never he — which wingback and my antique sitting chairs “whatever.” see past nally could fi we chair, a beautiful sitting room. It was soon helped us see the room tragedy family our library. could be: really it for what one side of the room. and some her food bowl maybe her collar, he helped me imagine. photos,” We 1. in her sleep Feb. died peacefully found a special place have of course, would, as an avid to honor her in the house but, I liked the idea of a bookcase. reader, We one bookcase. just to buy the plan was came home with four. bookcases. for two room have would we

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Now, Now, grew. and things store, and sisters her three Tomlinson, to together work their mother Chic a destination make Casa and vintage new, for quality items. one-of-a-kind in the end, but start a business,’ blessed to been so truly we’ve Tomlinson lives,” this in our have one after another “People said. ‘This is my will come in and say, shop.’” favorite items with vendors dozen two of retail floors three over spread divided The shop isn’t space. however, into strict booths, open, more opting instead for a It also offers feel. cohesive things for sale on consignment and layaway. Tom- tastes,” people’s different Nick Moeller. new Moeller Wills Arling 12 | Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 patron Tom chats with and owner Brew Barn Abernathy by Lora Photos From left, Thwaits Brewing SUCCESS ing themselves atthebar. “We’re evening crowd ofpatrons enjoy- voice tobeheard over anearly awesome,” hesaid, raising his decided totakethatleapoffaith. a “you-only-live-once”attitude, could besuccessfuland, with he was confident thebusiness at homesince2007. Hesaid Schools, hadbeenbrewing beer and graduate Local ofMarion Stein. in Maria the MoellerBrew opened Barn a brewery. So, onMay 17, 2015, skills tothenext level andopen something else—totakehis homecraftThe brewer wanted to becloserhisfamily in2013. decided tomove Stein toMaria dren andnofamily nearby, they years ago. twoWith young chil- were living inSanDiegoafew your own boss.” with thekids, soit’s nicetobe but Igettodoalotofbreakfasts I’m notthere fordinner(then), “Thursday nightisbrew night, so owner ofMoellerBrew Barn. trade offs,” saidMoeller, the lunches, but there’s different self-employed. reminder ofthebenefi ts ofbeing sweet photo. Itwas acheerful playing inthesnow. in theday ofhimandhisfamily he’d lunchearlier takenduring phone. Hewas aselfi sharing e By Lora Abernathy Wednesday, 3-11:30p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon-11:30 p.m. Hours: Private events by appointment Monday, Tuesday and “The response“The hasbeen Moeller, Steinnative aMaria Moeller andhiswife, Monica, “Some ofthefreedoms are It was more, though, thana Nick Moellerhelduphis Address: Drive, 8016Marion Stein, Maria OH45860 Instagram: instagram.com/moellerbrewbarn Facebook: Twitter: Email: [email protected] Website: moellerbrewbarn.com Saturday, 12:30-10p.m. Sunday MOELLER BREWBARN facebook.com/moellerbrewbarn twitter.com/moellerbrewbarn Phone: 419-925-3005 beer forthepeopleinarea.” said. “It’s ateamofguysbrewing people likeaboutthisplace,” he even opened. business before theBrew Barn tobuild thebrandeffort andthe beer, thepayoff ofastrategic can purchase MoellerBrew Barn where craft beerafi cionados tions across west central Ohio have keptitinthelineup. such ahitMoellerandhisteam ebrate baseball, but itbecame All-Star Gameasaway tocel- seasonal in2015before theMLB several seasonalbeers. 19 stylessinceopening, making 12 beers ontapandhasbrewed next craft beerwillbe. constantly wondering what his too, Moellersaid, aspatrons are Being onthecuttingedgeis, ofthejob. part most important ing.” have anaftertaste, it’s refresh- good. 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Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 | 13 40860321 “This is the second-longest turn in Ohio you Everywhere got of investors “A bunch tourism and the cultural experi- tourism and the cultural remember residents Area ence. in historytheir Ohio courses that the school that detailed used for com- canal system was were the railroads before merce built. portioncontinuous of canal in said. Brady the United States,” that.” unique to have very “It’s The Lincoln Highway is unique. coast-to-coast road the first was for the promo- squarely built Mike Hocker, tion of auto travel. of the Ohio Lincoln director is still Historic Byway, Highway with that idea. enamored were they together and realized not going to sell an increasing because cars of cars number on roads could not drive literally “If Hocker said. that existed,” than 40 to 50 more went they Travel the Ohio the Ohio Travel Byways Scenic “If you travel travel “If you about 1962 in Ohio. one of these can you routes, kind of take in some of these intrinsic sites, and it can be and a cultural learning experi- ence or an “The scenic driving routes “Thescenic driving routes of the treasurer Neal Brady, natural. with the highway coincide really from beautification movement said, Barrett Johnson,” Bird Lady began the program saying “Get out said. Barrett escape,” really.” and explore, Miami Erie Canal Corridor has been working Association, the mar- since 2003 to improve history for keting of the area’s quality of life for local residents, has a flower on on has a flower The byway sign sign The byway it. It is a trillium, It is a trillium, it. Did you know? Did you state wildflower. representing the representing There is plenty There there’s become a byway, To slow lane, and start thinking lane, slow their experi- about enhancing to their the way ences along “I said. Strouse destination,” in the idea a rebirth think there’s the and enjoying of traveling of the experience d r i ve .” in Ohio of culture Thomas to see. is the Barrett coordina- byways tor for the state, run a program the Ohio through Department of Transportation, 25 by- are and he said there in Ohio. ways and doc- quite a bit of research with the umentation involved, in these value focus on showing historical, archaeological, areas: and recreational cultural, scenic, The road less traveled. less The road of the the appeal That’s pull that such a strong It’s it comes now, even And yes, for a chance are “Byways

Ohio Scenic Byways to Sharon to Sharon Ohio Scenic Byways Strouse. in been involved has Strouse championing historic roadways The retiree for some 20 years. involved of OSU Extension is Amish Country with the closely the eastern in partByway of involved as being as well Ohio, with the Ohio and National She is programs. Scenic Byway of the president-elect currently Founda- National Scenic Byway tools and provides which tion, She leaders. for byway training in Millersburg. lives less traveled. to the road down people to get off that freeway, the travel get off that fast lane, GET GOING GET Sterrett McGee Adrienne By 14 | Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 tion also America’s Byways designa- River totheIndianastateline; Virginia statelineattheOhio automobiles;modern from West butpopularity resurged with length; leftbehindby railroad 225 miles; piketowns dot early homes, barns, mills Cuyahoga Valley NationalPark; lage, BathNature Preserve, Bath: HaleFarm and Vil- and horseback riding bridge; trails forhiking, biking rivers; state’s longestcovered KokosingandMohican try: goods tomarket frequented by farmers taking River ScenicByway; was aroute NationalRoadandOhio Historic connecting two otherbyways, Byway: 37miles; scenicvistas bridges; farms views andparks; covered miles; ScenicBigDarby Creek with spurs ofmore than20 designation B&Bs; also America’s Byways history,Amish/German farms, winding curves androlling hills; ways/. www.dot.state.oh.us/OhioBy- looking andseeing.” way of orgowiththepurpose the monotony andgoadifferent how they gothere andbreak up tion,” Hockersaid. about “Think the carandgoingtoadestina- just gettingin to dothan there’s more that terms to thinkin they need brick. original are stillthe the Lincoln get through them.” road was sobadthey couldn’t went by oxcart, becausethe miles, they went by train orthey www.dot.state.oh.us/OhioByways Historic NationalRoad: Historic of Corridors Heritage Gateway toAmishCoun- Drivers’Scenic Trail Big Darby Plains:27miles, 160miles; Amish Country: • For detailedmaps, visit OHIO’S SCENICBYWAYS “I think Sections of nsbfoundation.org meccainc.org RESOURCES west toeast Travel from staring into staring summer so Travel tip you aren’t the sun. in the

Hocker: Heenjoys theLincolnHigh- Barrett: FAVORITE ROUTES would have beeninthe1920s. is very easytoimagine how thedrive of Wooster. way’s stretch andwest eastofMansfield he said. scenic route outofyour right backdoor,” motorcycle. “It’s really kind of takingthe the Olentangy byway, especially by rently lives near Worthington andloves Road ondrives toSpringfield. Hecur- ing County, andoftenusedtheNational Hegrew up inNewark/Lick- It windsthrough hillsand Strouse: Herfavorite summerdrives Brady: Hesuggests visitingJohnston overlooking theriver. byway with patios haslots ofeateries the lake. And, of course, the OhioRiver eries, restaurants andsunsetviews of Trail isalsoadraw becauseofitswin- activities.tourism Lake Coastal The Erie River, becausethere are lotsoftowns for Valley ScenicByway alongtheMaumee are nearwater. Sheenjoys theMaumee structures andthecommunities. Minster/New Bremen toseetheold ride, andcheckingoutFort Loramie/ Farm, where you can take acanalboat

Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 | 15 40860744 Olentangy HeritageOlentangy Corri- 55 Pathways: Presidential Scioto Heritage ties Trail: Trail: 55 Tappan-Moravian Road: Mohican and Wally 64 Byway: Scenic Welsh written by Hancock County na- County Hancock written by at he looked as Taylor Tell tive parks farms, the Blanchard; Indian follows dor: 10 1/2 miles; River; of the Olentangy trails houses churches, barns, river, Hueston Miami University, miles; lives follows State Park; Woods William Henry of Presidents Benja- Harrison and grandson min Harrison Scenic Byway; into Ohio River State For- Shawnee Ohio River, Branch home, Rogers’ Roy est, valley overlooks history, Rickey Clenden- Lake, Tappan miles; birthplace of George ing Lake, Custer Armstrong Toledo, valleys; Walhonding and Ohio Valley Walhonding forests, “Wally”); (the Railroad wetlands ravines, farms churches, Welsh miles; Bob Evans and cemeteries; Raccoon Creek Homestead; and Daniel Boone history Ohio. The number of byways in of byways 25 1962 Scenic Byway: Ohio River The Old Mill Stream Sce- Cuyahoga Valley National Park Valley Cuyahoga length of the entire 452 miles; scenic views in Ohio; Ohio River and small river of the valley Byways America’s also towns; designation River, Blanchard nic Byway: the Old Mill Stream” by “Down The Miami and Erie Canal is the second-longest portioncontinuous of States. canal in the United program began in Ohio. began program The year The year the byway 2

39 miles; 39 miles; and enjoying the the and enjoying — Sharon Strouse — Sharon in the idea of traveling of traveling idea in the byway. “I think there’s a rebirth a rebirth there’s “I think experience drive.” of the The of miles Coastal Ohio 293 the Lake Erie the Lake Morgan County: pass- North 9 miles; Ridge: Ohio & Erie Canalway: Burr Oak State Park, foothills of Burr Oak State Park, Appalachian Mountains than 100 historic more es by homes that date to the 1830s Valley Cuyahoga canal history, nature farms, Scenic Railroad, northern industry, preserves, 26.4 miles; miles; 26.4 Hocking Hills: Hocking scenes Township: Jefferson Erie Ohio: Coastal Lake Land of the Cross-Tipped Historic Lincoln Highway 11 Pike: Valley Lower 90 miles; Maumee Valley: Miami and Erie Canal: 54 scenic hills; hiking, camping, camping, hiking, hills; scenic outdoor activities of older barns homes amid and urbanization state parks, beaches, 293 miles; outdoor activities, lighthouses, Mau- Cedar Point, museums, follows mee State Scenic River; Conneaut from Erie shoreline also to the Michigan border; designation Byways America’s Ger- Churches: 38.4 miles; Catholic church man culture, farms architecture, coast- first 241 miles; Byway: for the car to-coast road Rog- George Mad River, miles; historic homes, Park, Clark ers Wetlands Estelle Wenrick Preserve former British Miamis, Fort Maumee River Johnston of canal, views miles; hiking Agency, & Indian Farm 16 | Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 Farm standsuccess Saturday, noon-4p.m. Sunday 6 p.m. Friday, 10a.m. to5p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10a.m. to Sept. 1-Oct. 31:10a.m. to5p.m. Fall Hours Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday p.m. Friday, 9a.m. to5p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to6 June 1-Aug. 31:9a.m. to5p.m. Summer Hours Saturday Tuesday-Friday, 10a.m. to4p.m. Nov. 1-May 31:10a.m. to5p.m. Hours Winter/Spring Website: visithurleyfarms.com Phone: 937-686-4463 Huntsville, OH43324 Address: 9249stateRoute117, HURLEY FARMS runs intheHurley familyruns at thegasstation inHuntsville. sweet from corn thebackofapickup truck that hecouldmakesomemoney selling was 17 or18atthetime, gotitinto hishead community. was that. An endofanera forthefamily and from thebusiness in1996, that, shethought, When herparents calledit quitsandretired 1968, when LeaDelwas about10years old. miles southofIndianLake. same siteonstateRoute117, justafew stand, Produce,Wickherham onthisvery up working forherparents’ seasonalfarm produce business. LeaDel Hurley never wanted togetintothe sunny summerweekend, thatco-owner packed parking lotatHurley Farms ona By Amy Eddings And thenheryoungest son, Dan, who Wayne andJuneitin started Wickerham 57-year-oldThis farmer’s daughtergrew You’d never know, by thelookof Amish eggnoodles, andhomemadegood- cold. There are jams andjellies, pickles, severaloffering typesofhoagies, hotand from Ohioorchards. also sellpeachesfrom Georgia andapples beans, cabbages andcucumbers. They sweet corn, tomatoes, zucchini, green LeaDel, Danandhiswife, Kristin, now sell theretailLeaDel running sideofthings. matoes from thefamily’s 300-acre and farm stocking thestandwithsweet andto- corn Hurley Farms, withhusbandRussandDan thing todowiththat.’” own afarmer’s market. Idon’t want any- I thought, ohno, no. Isaid, ‘I don’t want to the way we saidLeaDel. usedto?’” “And don’t we justsellitoutthere atthemarket ‘Well, yeah, but ifwe’re gonnasellit, why going todoitagainnext year andDansaid, They’ve addedadeli—LeaDel’s idea— Fast forward another18years, andRuss, Two years later, theHurleys opened “So, everybody askedhimifwe were Photos by Craig J. Orosz Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 | 17 Preheat oven to 400 F. oven Preheat Stir together butter Bake 40-45 minutes. Pan-fry spoonful of starch In medium saucepan, Pour into pastry-lined into Pour Bake 40 to 50 minutes. chopped chini, crumbs Steam the zucchini 1/4 cup butter 1 egg Directions: Topping Stir in flour and and egg. Mix until crumbly. sugar. spoonful over by Drop berry mixture. and pepper. in hot oil 3-4 the mixture per side or until minutes Flatten with browned. on paper Drain spatula. towels. RASPBERRY RUSTIC COBBLER Filling Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons corn 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups black raspberries Filling Directions: corn combine sugar, and vanilla. water starch, Stir in Cook until thick. into Pour raspberries. glass baking dish. Ingredients: Topping 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar rhubarb. with slashed Top pie pan. top crust and flute edges. and Dot with butter sprinkle with sugar. GRANDMA JUNE’S ZUCCHINI PATTIES Ingredients: zuc- 2 small or 1 medium 1 egg 1/2 cup saltine cracker Salt and pepper to taste Directions: 15-20 minutes. until soft, with Mash slightly Drain. or potato masher. fork salt crumbs, Stir in egg, Preheat oven to 400 F. oven Preheat Stir Beat eggs slightly. Remove from heat and from Remove to taste Combine all ingredi- cheese, optional cheese, Cut squash in half each half Microwave spa- Cool and separate cook bacon In skillet, Add bacon. Remove 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour cut up 3 cups rhubarb, 1 tablespoon butter Pastry for double crust Directions: Stir in in sugar and flour. stir in cheese if desired stir in cheese if desired mozzarella, (parmesan, cheddar or cheese of choice). GRANDMA JUNE’S ‘SECRET RECIPES’ GRANDMA’S STEWED RHUBARB Ingredients: chopped 4 cups rhubarb, or more 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water Directions: ents in medium saucepan medium to low set over Simmer until sugar heat. and rhubarb is dissolved or warm Serve is tender. chilled. RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 cup shredded Directions: discard lengthwise, cut-side Place seeds. on microwave-safe down plate. or until easily 8 minutes fork. with pierced with fork. ghetti strands until crispy. salt sugar, brown butter, and pepper to the bacon Stir drippings in skillet. in bacon and spaghetti heat through. squash, sugar Scrub the red pota- Scrub the red When potatoes are Drizzle another 3 Place the potatoes in potatoes to the Move Grab the sugar, flour flour the sugar, Grab 1/2 - 2 inches 1 tatoes, diameter if more oil, olive virgin needed to taste pepper, 500 F. to oven Preheat at rack Place one oven 4 bacon strips, diced 4 bacon strips, 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown 500-degree oven on the oven 500-degree and bake for 15 top rack minutes. and con- rack oven lower to bake for another tinue until nice 25-30 minutes and brown. SKILLET SPAGHETTI SQUASH Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash and let cool for 10 min- with potatoes Toss utes. 3 tablespoons of olive each is making sure oil, a Take coated with oil. each “smash” cup and potato to about 1/3 - 1/2 This is the inch thickness. fun part. oil tablespoons of olive sprinkle on the potatoes, and salt and with thyme pepper. Directions: position and the lowest one at the top position. on a baking toes and lay Add 3/4 cup of sheet. to the potatoes and water Bake in with foil. cover for 30 minutes. hot oven drain foil, remove done, started. CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES Ingredients: po- 2 pounds small red 3/4 cup water 6 tablespoons extra 1 teaspoon thyme salt and ground Freshly HURLEY FARM RECIPES FARM HURLEY of salt and and plenty get let’s pepper and Dan is lucky. It’s rare for a teenager to tell his rare It’s Dan is lucky. for anybody work wanna “I guess I just didn’t he’s winter day, cold late but On this sunny The nick- said LeaDel. ‘The Pit,’” call this “We that store at a retail and center The Pit is front he said, the truth?” know to want “Do you better start sleeping with one eye “You’d said want,” you what have never “And they chimed in stuff,” free have never “And we The family Farms. stuff at Hurley is free There ies like candied pecans, chocolate-dipped pret- ies like candied pecans, an assortment And there’s bars. and granola zels including an old-fashioned sugar cream of pies, Amish neighbor. LeaDel’s baked by still to have and rarer to do, mom and dad what supposed to be the It’s them take his advice. around. other way be outside rather “I’d 34. now said Dan, else,” being stuck inside a factory.” than working long leaning against one of the two inside, that flank the cash register. checkout counters feel must area the checkout name hints at how week- Kristin and the staff on a July to LeaDel, corn and the Indian Lake the sweet when end, coming on. are vacationers ago on the site years three built the Hurleys used to sell their they of the old barn where them to switch The shop has allowed produce. one. to a year-round a seasonal operation from pace of the off-season LeaDel said the slower customers know her the chance to get to gives Jack Hart, 70. like longtime Indian Lake resident “The service look in his eye. with a mischievous all that isn’t has gotten terrible and the product good.” said LeaDel with a laugh. buddy,” open, bags of potato chips in one had two Hart, who of sugar cookies in the other. hand and a box I guess I can but cookies, butter peanut “I want choke these down.” the stuff was tell him the free “I always LeaDel. here.” he was before day on March like Pi Day has added special events offer pie samplings and they during which 12, a deli There’s pie for a year. for free a drawing Russ and LeaDel Hurley and LeaDel Russ 18 | Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 “Would Ichangeitnow? No.” band?” shesaid, notneedingtoprovide theanswer. Shepaused. than that. Shenever thoughtitwould even be. over areluctant standfarmer’s farm daughter. inthisfamilyidea thathasrun forthree generations andthatwon refrigerated cases, atwhat hasgrown from hisgoodidea, agood selling Ohio-madeandOhio-themedproducts. season isaMadeinOhioDay onJuly 30, withmore than20vendors Day on Aug. 6andfree cookiedecorating onDec. 10. New this cheese tastingon 16,April afree lunchonCustomer Appreciation “Did Iever thinkIwanted towork inabusiness withmy hus- As forLeaDel, hismom, her “never thoughts” gobackfarther “I never thoughtitwould bewhat itisnow,” hesaid. Dan lookedaround thestore, atthedeli, thedisplay shelves and “I gottakeepworking topay forthisstuff,” hequipped. paidforhischipsandcookies. Hart sure itdoesn’t burn. 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Italianatestylethatwas popu- Victorian double-column front porch suggestthe wooden doors, sidebay window and ing eaves, heavily-molded double its expansive lawn. Itswide, overhang- asyoucuriosity drive by. out, grand oldhomesthatpiquesyour By Amy Eddings allofLimatoenjoy homefor A historic Owner Shannon WannamacherOwner Well, you can. It’s thekindofplacethat, viewed from tall,The red homeloomsover brick Jameson Manorisoneofthosestand- Jameson Manor Spring HomeInspiration down West Market Street inwhat would owned surrounding properties upand developer George Jameson. Healso land owned by lawyer andreal estate W. Market St. nity neededtoenjoy,” shesaidof1028 her homewithallofLima. fabulous, too, andIjustwant “We madethecommitment community andmake itthe — Shannon Wannamacher — is already fabulous. Limais best thatwe can. New York The housewasThe built in 1879on “I feltthiswas somethingthecommu- to placeourroots inthis people toseethat.” Shannon and Andy Wannamacher on the front porch of Jameson Manor. Photos by Jaclyn Sollars Photo by Amy Eddings Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 | 21 Lima, OH 45805 Lima, manorlima.com Email: shannon jameson Website: JAMESON MANOR JAMESON Phone: 419-516-2852 @jamesonmanorlima.com 1028 W. Market St., St., Market W. 1028 Address: Like any old home, there’s still work still work there’s old home, Like any to stop asked me “The city has kindly offi- chief building Lima’s Bill Brown, houses of important to preserve “It’s his- chapter in the old home’s A new people that I want so much “There’s lous, too, and I just want people to see people to want and I just too, lous, that.” Wannamacher on the house. to be done second the from staircase will add a to into the backyard, floor terrace She wants code. fire with Lima’s comply She also lot. parking the private to pave attached the two-car to transform wants event an all-weather into brick garage wheelchair-accessible two with space, and a lift. restrooms she up to code,” until I’m holding events “I can appreciate said with a chuckle. that.” W. of 1028 love Wannamacher’s said cial, is an asset to the community. St. Market of so few because there’s that nature a lot of have “They them left,“ he said. historical character.” that Shannon tory now is being written, if And, is its caretaker. Wannamacher sense of what’s a new she has her way, transforming possible could be sparked, Jame- that George Lima in the same way he bought up farmland for son did when no one could imagine that a community at the time. “I said. Wannamacher to see and feel,” and I want to change perceptions want a lot.” … I just want Wannamacher said although Jameson said although Wannamacher not to name the home hard “It was opportunity and there’s She believes this negative there’s in the city, “Living could Lima native The 26-year-old at UBS Financial, “(Public relations) Wannam- Andy her sweetheart, Then, made the commitment to place “We become the backbone of Lima’s social backbone of Lima’s become the class. merchant growing scene and a true devel- he was the house, owned He wasn’t it. in lived oper and never owner. most noteworthy the home’s even in lived which the Boose family, That was 1910 to 1995. the home from Wan- history,” that knowing after them, was I wanted what “But namacher said. vision for Jameson’s to honor George for the progressive It was the community. happening in was what It reflected time. a time of oppor- It was Lima at that time. promise.” tunity and great to be had in Lima again today, promise near the beginning with homes like hers able to pur- that she was urban core chase for just $137,000. concerned you aren’t ‘Oh, perception, think “I don’t safety?’” she said. for your a fair assessment of the city that that’s I just want With this property, of Lima. experi- a great have people to come, the beauty of these appreciate ence, ‘Maybe and feel like, historic properties What a steal these in the city. I could live are.’” properties and else to live gone somewhere have Fordham from She graduated work. City, York in New in the Bronx, University and a degree in 2012 with a marketing opportunities. fistful of career … I felt like I could have NBC Universal. she said. stayed,” — and all signs pointed proposed acher, home to Lima. and make in this community our roots “New she said. can,” it the best that we Lima is fabu- fabulous. is already York 22 | Salt | Northwest Ohio | April/May 2016 thing.” he said. “At theendofday, we actually didsome- deck, andwhen you’re alldone, you justtransformed it,” their whole front sidewalk andtheirpatiopool —andtheowners’formations reactions. it sometimesintoanextra living space. ers “actually hangoutinthere” afterthey’re done, turning chipped coatingover it. Hensonsaidthatmany custom- slipping ontheirgarage floors. 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St., Lima, OH 45801 Lima, St., Phone: 419-229-0774 Email: thecasalual @yahoo.com casalual Website: restaurant.com CASA LU AL CASA 2323 N Address: John Venturella John [email protected] For more information or to Clarissa Frail at (419) 645-7160 Visit us at www.otterbein.org/cridersville schedule your stay with us, call: Pre-Plan Your Rehab Stay Your Pre-Plan INNOVATIVE CARE with Otterbein Cridersville! FOR YOU! Personalized Specialized ACCELERATED CARE PLUS (ACP) - Available Starting in April 2016! Let the tomato pulp, juice, juice, pulp, Let the tomato said not a laugh,” “A smile, of driedAdd a tablespoon to taste. Add salt and pepper tomatoes, Midwestern “Maybe 1/2 to for about 1 Simmer low to cook all day,” have “It doesn’t add one stick When thick, minutes,” John said. “Add the “Add John said. minutes,” juice.” (reserved) and garlic sauce onions green boil. slow low, come to a John. said. he fresh,” it’s if basil, “more chopped He mimes dumping the cupped palm into basil leaves of his hand. necessaryJohn said no sugar is Alta use to cut the acidity if you Cucina tomatoes. “California John said. do,” you on their sweet they’re tomatoes, own.” to your or until thickened 2 hours, liking. do “My mother didn’t he said. tomato have you’d did, that! If you not tomato sauce.” paste, Stir until it (1/4 cup) of butter. until melts and simmer a bit more Serve is incorporated. the butter Lots of it. pasta. over • Therapy Pool Water • Indoor Warm delivered by certified Therapists Parkinson’s therapy specifically for knee and hip replacements. • Newly Renovated Rehab Suites - All Private and Spacious! Suites Rehab • Newly Renovated Therapy Gym with all the latest equipment • State-of-the-art • Experienced therapists in physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and aquatic therapy • Specialized Therapies, including: -Specialized treatment for • LSVT BIG & LOUD® 40860319 “I take a can of whole, peeled peeled whole, a can of “I take of can? Most canned What size a lot of making you’re Yes, Sauté Set aside the tomatoes. Pompeiian, “I use Filippo Berio. Add a Sauté until opaque. Add the tomatoes. 20 for 15, “Stir that around toes. tomatoes (a Stan- Alta Cucina them and I break islaus brand), hand so that what’s up with my part. I let the pulpy left is just the He does said. John juice run out,” that juice. save to a bowl, this over need it later for the sauce. You’ll cans, tomatoes come in 28-ounce Alta Cucina the Stanislaus but that John mentioned is 6 brand through and available pounds, Amazon. sauce. to medium low in a pan over heat three bunches of green with some of “chopped, onions, in part not all of it,” but the green oil. olive good John said. too,” of minced garlic. tablespoon not being careful Stir frequently, to let the garlic burn and get bitter.

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